Brief Answer:
Try to set his sleep cycle

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Welcome to the HCM

I understand your concerns. Cellphones near babies and kids are not advisable. They emit micro radiations which may affect their developing brain and body. A lot of medical research is going on in this area and some studies prove the harmful side effects of keeping or using cell phones near children and infants.

Since your baby is 5 months, I would strongly recommend you to start setting sleep habits for him which will help you in a long run and also make you more relaxed.

From the start, try to teach your baby that “nighttime is when we sleep, and daytime is when we have fun.”

During daylight hours, keep things stimulating and active for your baby. Play with him a lot. Try to keep him awake after he feeds, although don't worry if he conks out for a nap. You may allow 2-3 naps ( of 3-4 hour duration in total ) in day to calm him down.

When it's dark, become a more low-key parent for your baby. Feed him in a semi-darkened room. Cut down on all stimulation. For instance, keep lights low and noise soft. Gradually, he will learn that daytime is fun time and nighttime isn't, so he might as well sleep when it's dark outside.

After the first month, you don’t want to let your baby fall asleep while you’re feeding or rocking him, because you want him to figure out how to put himself to sleep.

He may eat a little, doze a little, and eat some more, a couple of times. If he goes to sleep and keeps sleeping when you’re feeding him, stop and put him to bed.

Hopefully this will help you to relax. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.

Take care

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Brief Answer:
No brain development test needed

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Do not worry, there is no such immediate effect of XXXXXXX phone usage near baby. Just avoid it constantly near your baby in future.

If he is on your breastfeeding, gaining weight at normal pace and sleeping properly in day time, then the most likely reason for interrupted sleep at night is just poor sleep cycles. So, avoid long naps in daytime. Even if he sleeps in daytime, do not dim lights or lower day to day noises. This will help him to identify the difference between day and quiet nights. Try to use bad only during night sleep and avoid any disturbances at night.

Hopefully this will help you.

Take care

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Brief Answer:
Yes, you can start complementary feeds after 6 months of age

Detailed Answer:
Hi

His weight suggest a satisfactory growth. So don't worry and keep trying for a proper sleep routine.

Yes, you need to start him gradually on complementary feeds along with breast milk after 6 months of age. In complementary feeds you may start with following feeds:
-puried fruits such as Apple, papaya, banana, or any other seasonal fruits.
- roasted flours cooked with milk
- boiled and mashed potatoes, veggies, beet root etc.

Initially offer 2-3 bowls per day. Do not panic if he rejects something. Just keep trying. Gradually he will accept it.

Hopefully this will help you.
Take care

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Brief Answer:
It's perfectly normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Babies show wide variations in colour, frequency and consistency of poops. But if they are feeding well, active, alert with no associated symptoms, then there is nothing to be worried about.

7-8 yellowish poops per day as in your baby is perfectly normal and doesn't require any treatment. Just keep him well hydrated by regular feeds and proper burping.

Probiotics such as enterogermina help in replenishing gut flora. So, in case the frequency of stools increase, you may give him a tube once daily.

Hopefully this will help you. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.

Take care

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